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Super Saturdays at the Illinois State Museum: Museum Kicks on Route 66

Super Saturdays at the Illinois State Museum: Museum Kicks on Route 66

Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2014, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Before I-55, a trip to Chicago meant traveling on Route 66, “Main Street of America.” Route 66 went through small towns from Chicago to California. Along the way you could stop at places like the “World’s Biggest Rocking Chair” and the Wigwam Motel. Join us for Super Saturday at the Illinois State Museum on September 13, 2014 from 11AM to 3PM and learn about Route 66. During this event children and their families will get the chance to “drive” along Route 66, create their own road-side attraction, visit a drive-in movie theater, and add graffiti to a Cadillac car mural.

Bring the whole family to Super Saturdays at the Illinois State Museum! Super Saturdays are held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11am-3pm and offer free, thematic activities recommended for children ages 3-8. Activities take 30 to 45 minutes to complete and feature crafts and educational games. Parents and families are encouraged to participate. Registration is not required for this activity. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Education Section at (217) 782-6044. Super Saturdays are sponsored by Bank of Springfield.